Freshman QB with legit upside in Tennessee State’s 2026 quarterback mix
Justin Patton is a 2026 freshman quarterback at Tennessee State who enters the season as a developmental but intriguing option, with the staff publicly saying he’s “a good football player” and keeping the starting job open if veterans don’t seize it. In high school, he completed 237 of 417 passes for 3,503 yards and 34 touchdowns, plus 268 rushing yards and 3 rushing scores, showing a balanced, dual-threat profile. At 6'0" and 205 pounds, he looks like a compact, competitive passer with upside; the question is whether his freshness, not his talent, makes him the long-shot fit.
